Pres Chat 21/7

BUGSY’S BANTER 28^th JULY 2021

10 members, no Guests, one Visiting Rotarian – DG John Clue

Apologies: 11

Presidents Chat:

Jenny Turner has informed that Soup Kitchen cancelled next 2 weeks
Budj Bim – Liza suggests taking Rotary Clubs trip & tree planting project at Mt Eccles to Group 5 Meeting
Liza has conferred with Anne Adams re tree planting Hopkins River. The location sugeested is between Hopkis Falls and Framlingham Forest
NYSF – 2 students at Emmanuelle College interested, costs around $2,000 per student for transport to & accommodation in Canberra. DG John reported that the program attracts about 4,000 students and there is a comprehensive selection process. Geoff noted that the Program is not a Rotary one but is supported by Rotary. Jennie is all for supporting STEM students.
RYLA – Drew has 3 applicants who will be sponsored & paid for by WDEA
Daybreak has been approached by Deakin University seeking ambassadors for the joint WCC & Deakin Hydrogen Project
Daybreak Club has been invited to attend a Irish themed social evening at St Bridget's, Crossley. The night will celebrate the life & achievements of the late John McGrath
Care Program – Census Australia would like to have arranged interviews with recipients btw 10 -15^th August
MOW – still delivering
NGV – group visit cancelled, refund likely
Annie’s Place – photos of working bee, Barry Brooker has done some terrific clean-up work there